WOW…. William Landay can write a story! I was totally engrossed in this book from the start and I stayed interested throughout. Landay does a fantastic job writing about how each family member adjusts to life after mom goes missing, is presumed dead, and dad is suspected of murdering her. Years go by and no body is located and no charges are filed. Dad is a creep, to be sure, but is he a murderer? Landay writes a suspenseful novel, sharing perspectives from each child’s view, the family dynamics at play, and the belief in dad’s guilt and/or innocence. It’s a fascinating tale, perfectly written, with a very satisfying ending.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.

ALL THAT IS MINE I CARRY WITH ME
BY: WILLIAM LANDAY

FIVE PLUS STARS!

I have waited TEN YEARS for this INCREDIBLY TALENTED AUTHOR, WILLIAM LANDAY to write another book, which is my FAVORITE Author, stunned me with his powerful writing, Again! Do you remember the GREAT and UNFORGETTABLE book called, "Defending Jacob?" Well, I am here to tell you that, his newest novel is called, "ALL THAT IS MINE I CARRY WITH ME," is absolutely STUNNING and BRILLIANT, as well. To say that I enjoyed it is an understatement, because I LOVED THIS ONE, also! It is the kind of novel that draws you in in the first paragraph and doesn't let you go until you have read the very last word.

Time stood still for me as I read this EQUALLY as a compelling novel. I forgot all about time and didn't realize that I skipped lunch and dinner, because I was so hypnotized by both the characters and the plot. I feel as though I was in reading heaven, and I am so sad that I read it in one sitting. I know that my anticipation and expectations for this novel was sky high and, WOW William Landay you have struck me with your latest novel to be one heck of the best way to end this book! I think that you excel in leaving me shocked by your grand finale of an ending once again!

This is suspense written by Mr. Landay, who is writing at the top of his game. I hope that you won't make me wait so long for your next book. As I started to say in my previous sentence, that the suspense keeps ratcheting up higher and higher. I would read anything that this super talented Author writes. I don't want to spoil it for all of you lucky readers who have this to look forward to reading.

Miranda is the youngest child and about eleven years old. when she comes home after school and can't find her mother. Her mother is a lovely stay at home mom. She has two older brothers' who by the time her father gets home they see no sign of a struggle, her pocket book is still in her mother's bedroom. The husband and father is a top Criminal Defense Lawyer and he calls the police to report her missing.

That's all I am going to say. The family will be tested as one day turns into two then weeks turn into years. The synopsis gives more than enough information and the Author gives a clue, but I truly believe that the less that you know the greater to enjoy this FANTASTIC novel. I have to read this Mega-talented Author's first two books. I don't know why I haven't read William Landay's first two books, but I am off to read them now, I know that they have won prizes. This book is the highlight of my year and anything else is going to pale in comparison. I am so envious of all of the readers who get to read this or "Defending Jacob," for the first time. OUTSTANDING, HAUNTING & UNFORGETTABLE!

Publication Date: March 7, 2023

Thank you to Net Galley, William Landay and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine Bantam for providing me with this Wonderful ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Fans of high-intensity drama should look no further than William Landay's newest triumph, "All That Is Mine I Carry With Me." It is always a pleasure to read Landay's books filled with well-crafted characters and descriptive prose. This is the type of story that will hook readers from the beginning until the final startling reveal.

Jane Larkin, a 39 year old mother of three children, disappeared on November 12, 1975. Her youngest child, Miranda, came home to an empty house after school. Her father, Dan Larkin, an experienced criminal attorney, galvanized the local police force to search for his missing wife, Four days later the police found her unlocked 1975 Ford Thunderbird parked at a train station wiped clean of any prints. Unfortunately for the Larkin children: Alex, Jeff and Miranda, their mother would never come home.

Although Dan Larkin is suspected of killing his wife, there is no body and no motive to tie him to Jane's disappearance. And so the Larkin children muddle along until twenty years later Jane Larkin's remains are discovered by a lake. Now, the grown children must choose whether to stand by their father. This taut thriller explores family relationships and how tragedy can fracture even the strongest familial bonds.

Under the masterful hand of William Landay, we see how Alex, Jeff and Miranda carry their grief. Alex tucks it away and manages to flourish while Jeff was so wounded that "A sense of tragedy hung around him like a cloud..." And their sister Miranda wore her grief on her arm as a tattoo. Although this is a high octane thriller, it is really a story of family and the fragility of human relationships once those relationships are compromised.

Like all of Landay's other work, this book is highly recommended. Many thanks to NetGalley and Bantam Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely loved Defending Jacob by Landay so I was super excited to get his new novel. This is the story of the Larkin family and the mother Jane who disappears without a trace. The father is the leading suspect..but there is no evidence, only suspicion. Alex, Miranda and Jeff, the Larkin children, all struggle to understand what happened to their mother. Did she disappear on her own or was this a murder that was expertly covered up by their questionably crooked lawyer father Dan? The case goes cold, but haunts the children their whole lives until one day something is uncovered that awakens the case bringing all of the doubts and questions about their father. This was an edge of your seat read that was beautifully written in sections told in the prospective of several of the characters, including the missing Jane. I enjoyed this novel and gave it a solid 5 stars.
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I was originally drawn to this book by the cover and description but when I looked at the author, I was shocked! Fans have been waiting a long time to see William Landay write another brilliant book since Defending Jacob.

I love the authors writing style, he has a gift of engaging a readers attention from the very first pages. I was entranced in this book for days; I couldn’t wait to get off work so I could curl up and immerse myself in this mystery and yell at Dan Larkin for being such a liar. #sorrynotsorry

Phil is experiencing writer’s block after publishing so many great novels. He wants his last book to be about the true story of his 7th grade friend Jeff Larkin’s mom, Jane Larkin. Jane disappeared on November 12, 1975 without a trace. Her husband, Dan, was at work while her three children; Alex, Jeff, and Miranda were at school.

We learn about the characters and how Phil remembered them as school aged children back in 1975 and revisits them when they’re adults in 2015. He wants to interview each of them about what happened back in 1975 in hopes of solving the 30 year old mystery.

Each child has grieved in their own individual ways. Had their mother left them? Did their father, Dan, kill his wife and cover it up? Did someone else kill Jane?

Every point of view pointed fingers at one person, and one person only. Could you live in a house and not trust the family member sitting beside you?

The ending felt abrupt but I feel like it gave the reader a chance to think about what was going on in Miranda’s mind after everything that had happened to her. I hope she went rouge and took it upon herself to remove a monster from the world.

Did you remember Defending Jacob ? Then you know you are in for an intense book with a twist that will take your breath away!

In All That Is Mine, we have a front row seat to a family torn apart by the disappearance of the matriarch. When Jane Larkin disappears, the 3 children are devastated and the neighbors and police have their suspicions. It's not long before the unlikely dad, Dan Larkin, moves his girlfriend and daughter in to the house.

Through multiple POV's and flashbacks we watch the family and friends try to determine what actually happened to Jane Larkin. The book is truly a nail biter to the end and I highly recommend. If you like tense thrillers, dark and emotional family stories, and of course were a fan of Defending Jacob, All That Is Mine I Carry With Me is for you!.#RandomHouse

As a big fan of Defending Jacob, I was delighted to get the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book thanks to Netgalley and the publisher. Once again, the author did an excellent job writing about a nightmarish family situation and its impact on the family. There are many issues covered which would make this book perfect for book discussion groups. The author did a fabulous job bringing the characters to life, and it was interesting to see how the events impacted each person differently. The story was very suspenseful, and I wish I could have read it nonstop. I highly recommend this book and hope the author's next will be here soon.

What happens when a woman disappears from her family without a trace? No trail to follow and no evidence, only questions and theories. Was she kidnapped, murdered or just running away? Either way the outcome is unbearable pain and suffering and loss.

One egotistical and highly suspect husband; three children each grieving in their own way; one detective doggedly pursing any and all leads for years and one suffering writer with a story finally worth telling. The story spans many years and is narrated by several of the characters and while this way of storytelling sometimes loses my attention in this book that is not the case. William Landay is such a gifted writer and storyteller that it all comes together perfectly and all you want to do is keep turning pages.

This story unfolds in such a thoughtful and fascinating way as to make it positively believable. The characters are so real in their pain and alternative their narcissism. The damage done to the children shows itself as the years go by and their mother's fate remains a mystery. Their father branded as a murderer even though there is no evidence that this is true. And of course the brilliant twist at the end.

5 stars and unputdownable for me! I've read all of William Landay's books (Defending Jacob is my favorite) and I was thrilled to see this new title on Netgally and even more thrilled to receive an ARC. Many thanks to Netgally, Bantam and William Landay for providing this book in exchange for my review.

Where does one start with a review of this magnitude? I have waited almost 9 years for another book from William Landay. "All That Is June" begins with the author telling the reader that it has been a long road to writing this book. He explains why, and how he came to the decision that this was the story he wanted to tell. This is the story of a missing mom, a dad under suspicion, and the turmoil one family faced in the years that followed with no answers. Again, Landay provided an astounding amount of character development with these characters. Even with the victim herself. You go into this book knowing what crime was committed, and who did it, only to start reading and realize maybe, just maybe, you don't really know. From the smug and arrogant attitude of Dan Larkin, to the complete lack of proof, you're really pinned in the very definition of reasonable doubt. Circumstantial case? You can't even call it that. This was a really slow burn which made it a harder read for someone like me, but there's no getting away from how amazing the story development was in this book. I am so grateful and so honored that I was able to read this book early. If I'd had to wait five months until it was released. Thank you so much Netgalley, Random House, and William Landay for this ARC.

I've been waiting for the next William Landay book for quite a while, ever since I finished Defending Jacob many years ago. Every one of his three prior books has been terrific, and DJ was his crowning achievement. I was lucky to get an ARC from Netgalley through the publisher on a random pick and was hoping not to be disappointed after all this time. Little did I know I had nothing to worry about. Another amazingly powerful, emotional, wrenching story about a family whose mother disappears in 1975 and suspicion immediately falls upon the husband and father, who vehemently denies any involvement. The family becomes divided, and loyalties are tested over the years. You feel for these people and wonder if they'll make it through the rest of their lives with their sanity intact. Their grief and anger are palpable, and Landay writes so well you'll think you're in the room with them as they struggle to come to grips with what they may never know about what happened to their mom. It's the classic "did he or didn't he" but with a lot more emotion than is normally encountered in books like this. If you haven't read Landay yet, you need to, right away. He's that good. I hope I don't have to wait another ten years for his next one. Very highly recommended. Thanks again to Netgalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, from Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine and #NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity to preview and review. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Be ready to read this entire novel in one shot. Enchanting, beautiful, thrilling and dark.

All That Is Mine I Carry With Me refers to a tattoo on Miranda Larkin’s arm but it also refers to the emotional baggage carried by all the characters in this beautifully written, emotional gift of a novel by William Landay.

Jane Larkin’s mother disappears in 1975 and is never seen again. Left behind are her children, Alex, Jeff and Miranda and her husband Dan, a short, pompous, overconfident criminal defense lawyer who is, naturally, the primary suspect. But there is no evidence, only a devoted detective who spends his life following leads on the missing Jane. Her children, especially Jeff and Miranda, are left to grow up in a very different world from the one their mother imagined for them. They alternate between loving and suspecting their father and become irreparably damaged adults. When Jane’s remains are finally discovered, twenty years later, they have to decide how much they want the answer to what happened on that November day.

All That Is Mine I Carry With Me is much more complicated than that summary. In Part One, Jeff approaches an author, a childhood friend, and asks him to write his family story. The author, who has not written a book for years (Landay’s Defending Jacob was published ten years ago), is “uneasy about starting a book this way.” I believed that this was Landay’s own author’s note, so honestly written that it is. Part Two, I later discovered, was written by Miranda. All of the characters think they know the truth but it is deeply buried. This is a book that will stay with you long after you have finished the final page. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group and William Landay for this ARC.

There's nothing wrong with this book. It is well written and a quiet page turner. The different points of view were a great vehicle for presenting the story.
But.... I didn't like it. It was just so very sad to see so many people tormented and broken in different ways for different reasons, some of which were valid and some not. They seemed so stuck. But this in itself would be a good discussion point for a book club. So, I'd say it is a successful book, but just so very sad all around. (Your mileage may differ.)

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. I predict it will be well read!

All That Is Mine I Carry With Me
A Novel
by William Landay
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/ Ballantine - Bantam for sharing this amazing digital reviewer copy with me,

This book will draw you in and keep you guessing. I could connect with the people, the book was tense and expertly written. Drawing you in, until you are hooked to the very last page. No spoilers, it A suspenseful yet. Extremely engaging characters to drive the story. A few loose ends that left it up to me to tie up my own way but this story will stick with me. Move over, William Landray is back and hit a massive homerun with this book.

All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay
Rating: Starred Review

Summary: A struggling author without any ideas for a new novel meets a former friend for a drink and is given an idea to look at his family past. A well off Newton Massachusetts women married to a highly successful dominant husband, disappears from her family in the mid 70’s without a trace for nearly 18 years. Told brilliantly by multiple characters we dive deadly into family accusations and hate.

Comments: Completely honest here: The story unfolds in such a way I thought is was real for the first half of the book. Absorbing and suspenseful you will not put it down. We waited a long time for a new William Landay book, and he goes and one ups us all and writes the novel of the year. Highly recommended.

The author's last book, the excellent Defending Jacob, was published 10 years ago, so I was delighted that he is releasing another thoughtful novel. Jane Larkin's sudden disappearance affects her children and her older sister deeply, so why does her husband seem largely unaffected? Has there been a murder--with attorney husband Dan as the prime suspect--or did Jane leave voluntarily? Everyone has an opinion, including the police detective assigned to the case, but there isn't enough evidence for an arrest so the investigation languishes for years.

Miranda, the youngest child (10 years old at the time her mother disappeared), is featured prominently in the plot, as she is the most fragile and goes through the most changes. One of her older brothers, Jeff, has tried to distance himself as much as possible from the situation, while oldest brother Alex comes down clearly on his father's side. In the four "books" (long chapters), the story is told from the perspective of several characters--a former classmate of Jeff's who is writing a book about the case, Miranda, Jeff, and Dan himself, using different types of narrative. The reader is buffeted back and forth with red herrings, conflicting "facts," and the mystery of the book's title, which Miranda later has tattooed on her arm.

The book held my interest throughout, keeping me reading to find out (hopefully) what really happened and why. The author has created a compelling work of art that will interest those who enjoy a character-driven story combined with a suspenseful mystery.

My thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Books for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

This was an excellent read from beginning to end. It starts as a first person account by the author who is experiencing "writer's block". When an old friend contacts him after many years, he knows he must write the story of what happened to his friend, his friend's sister and older brother, when their mother mysteriously disappeared in the 1970s. Thus begins the reader's journey into the secrets that will haunt the family for decades. Will they ever learn just what happened the day she vanished with no witnesses and no clues left behind. Great writing that compels the reader to get to the end.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy to read and review.

Enticingly written. Excellent character development. This book will draw you in and keep you guessing. The dialogue is expertly rendered. Ending could have ended in many different ways and it did not disappoint. Really enjoyed this book. Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group, Ballantine, Bantam for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. #NetGalley, #RandomHousePublishing Group #AllThatIsMineICarryWithMe.

It’s been a long time waiting for another book by this author. This book is written in an unique style for prose, point of view, and structure - awkward but highly effective to turn the page. A suspenseful yet somewhat predictable plot overall. Extremely quirky but engaging characters to drive the story - love the title! A few loose ends that left it up to me to tie up my own way but this story will stick with me for a long time in the same way as Defending Jacob.

I expect this to be a very popular read in 2023!

Thank you to both Netgalley and the publisher for this opportunity in exchange for an honest review.

Great book. Told thru different characters at different times. Character development was outstanding.
Could have ended any different of ways and not been disappointed. Been a while since this author has
written a new book. Doesn't disappoint .
Thanks to NetGallery for advance copy of book.